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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Columbus from $168

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Multiple Airlines Logo
4:01 pm - 5:05 pm
DSM
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CMH
48h 04m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:58 pm - 3:21 pm
CMH
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DSM
19h 23m
1 stop
$320Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 7 - Mon, Jun 15
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5:20 am - 10:15 am
DSM
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CMH
3h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:50 pm - 10:45 pm
CMH
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DSM
3h 55m
1 stop
$337Southwest
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 5:04 pm
DSM
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CMH
23h 24m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:59 pm - 8:33 am
CMH
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DSM
12h 34m
1 stop
$339Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jul 13 - Wed, Jul 15
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 10:15 am
DSM
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CMH
3h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 10:45 pm
CMH
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DSM
10h 10m
2 stops
$342Southwest
Wed, Jun 24 - Wed, Jul 22
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 1:20 pm
DSM
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CMH
7h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 10:45 pm
CMH
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DSM
10h 10m
2 stops
$347Southwest
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 14
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6:08 am - 11:27 am
DSM
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CMH
4h 19m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:01 pm - 10:31 pm
CMH
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DSM
6h 30m
1 stop
$356Delta
Thu, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 17
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 10:15 am
DSM
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CMH
3h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:10 pm - 10:50 pm
CMH
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DSM
4h 40m
1 stop
$357Southwest
Wed, Jun 10 - Sat, Jun 13
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 5:20 pm
DSM
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CMH
11h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 10:45 pm
CMH
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DSM
10h 10m
2 stops
$361Southwest
Wed, Jun 24 - Wed, Jul 22
Delta Logo
2:25 pm - 9:34 pm
DSM
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CMH
6h 09m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:53 am - 2:05 pm
CMH
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DSM
4h 12m
1 stop
$362Delta
Wed, Jul 22 - Sun, Jul 26
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4:01 pm - 11:36 am
DSM
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CMH
18h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 5:54 pm
CMH
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DSM
24h 54m
2 stops
$365Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 14

Southwest flights from Des Moines to Columbus Airport

Our best Southwest deals on Des Moines to Columbus Airport flight tickets
Southwest
Jun 24
DSM5:20 amDes Moines
3h 55m
1 stop
CMH10:15 amColumbus
Jul 22
CMH7:50 pmColumbus
3h 55m
1 stop
DSM10:45 pmDes Moines
$337
Southwest
Jun 24
DSM5:20 amDes Moines
3h 55m
1 stop
CMH10:15 amColumbus
Jul 22
CMH1:35 pmColumbus
10h 10m
2 stops
DSM10:45 pmDes Moines
$342
Southwest
Jun 10
DSM5:20 amDes Moines
3h 55m
1 stop
CMH10:15 amColumbus
Jun 13
CMH7:10 pmColumbus
4h 40m
1 stop
DSM10:50 pmDes Moines
$357

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Columbus Airport

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Columbus Airport flight tickets
American Airlines
Jun 18
DSM4:48 pmDes Moines
6h 09m
1 stop
CMH11:57 pmColumbus
Jun 21
CMH5:30 amColumbus
4h 02m
1 stop
DSM8:32 amDes Moines
$384
American Airlines
Jun 28
DSM4:48 pmDes Moines
6h 09m
1 stop
CMH11:57 pmColumbus
Jul 5
CMH8:57 pmColumbus
4h 04m
1 stop
DSM12:01 amDes Moines
$398
American Airlines
May 24
DSM5:00 amDes Moines
6h 50m
1 stop
CMH12:50 pmColumbus
May 29
CMH8:23 amColumbus
5h 55m
1 stop
DSM1:18 pmDes Moines
$650

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Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sun 6/7

4:01 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops48h 04m

Columbus

Mon 6/15

8:58 pm-3:21 pm

1 stop19h 23m

$320
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Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Tue 7/7

5:20 am-10:15 am

1 stop3h 55m

Columbus

Tue 7/14

7:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$337

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Mon 7/13

4:40 pm-5:04 pm

2 stops23h 24m

Columbus

Wed 7/15

8:59 pm-8:33 am

1 stop12h 34m

$339

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Wed 6/24

5:20 am-10:15 am

1 stop3h 55m

Columbus

Wed 7/22

1:35 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$342

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Tue 7/7

5:20 am-1:20 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Columbus

Tue 7/14

1:35 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$347

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Thu 6/11

6:08 am-11:27 am

1 stop4h 19m

Columbus

Wed 6/17

5:01 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$356

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Wed 6/10

5:20 am-10:15 am

1 stop3h 55m

Columbus

Sat 6/13

7:10 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$357

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Wed 6/24

5:20 am-5:20 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Columbus

Wed 7/22

1:35 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$361

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

2:25 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Columbus

Sun 7/26

10:53 am-2:05 pm

1 stop4h 12m

$362

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sun 6/7

4:01 pm-11:36 am

1 stop18h 35m

Columbus

Sun 6/14

6:00 pm-5:54 pm

2 stops24h 54m

$365

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Columbus Airport?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Columbus Airport from Des Moines, with most prices found around $289. If you are unable to visit Columbus Airport during the month of April, then departing from Des Moines during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $366.

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Fastest flight time

3h 15m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Columbus Airport takes 3h 15m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Columbus Airport

  • How far is Des Moines to Columbus by plane?

    Des Moines and Columbus are 571.6 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 3h 15m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Columbus Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Columbus Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Columbus Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Columbus Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Columbus Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $243Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,662 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $250Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,455 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $257Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,726 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $260Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,295 reviews
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